Screw a 10 bolt

BigdaddyDupree · 05-08-2010, 02:45 PM

well i dont know who has heard and who hasnt so i figured i would fill you all in on how it went down. made a few motor passes then put the bottle in it. well picked up .7 tenths the first pass and 4 the second both with low bottle pressure. so we put a full bottle in and i shot it from home and spun. then i let out and shot it again. this time the rear end decided to leave us hanging. drivers side axle flew out and truck his the ground, and started going around in circles. well some how i didnt hit a wall and the only things hurt was the bedside and the rear end, so time to upgrade, there is a video that i hope will be up soon. thanks to all my friends for helping me get it off the track and loading it up. couldnt have done it without yall. next time lets pill it up and go a lil faster.

BTW got a new best.....

Thanks guys for all the help

05Saleen · 05-08-2010, 02:48 PM

Sorry to hear that Tyler. I know how it feels to brake a axle. Almost took out the tree!

Mike · 05-08-2010, 03:22 PM

Congrats on the new best. Sorry to hear about the damage. Nice gain on the nitrous.

BigdaddyDupree · 05-08-2010, 03:23 PM

yeah im ready for the video to be posted. thanks mike. a lil body work and we might can work something out. although it seemed to like a full bottle. we shall see how it does

Mike · 05-08-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BigdaddyDupree

yeah im ready for the video to be posted.

if gg was videoing don't hold your breath.

BigdaddyDupree · 05-08-2010, 03:30 PM

no zacs gf has the vid and its a great video.

EDMUND FLASH · 05-08-2010, 08:01 PM

well i gyess i will go with the 8.8 swap''
plus i,m not going to have a bottle on mine''

Mustangscotty · 05-08-2010, 09:13 PM

upgrade to a 9"

04ctd · 05-08-2010, 09:21 PM

what about Hal's Explorer rear end with rear disc?

is that a reasonable swap?

LXtasy · 05-08-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 04ctd

what about Hal's Explorer rear end with rear disc?

is that a reasonable swap?

Very easy to do. Doesn't consume the power of a 9". Great for street trucks with no power to mild power levels. We have no traction devices and all and cut alot of 1.5 60ft on drag radials on them. Rear end is taking it. It has been wheel hopped big time and no damage and all.

LXtasy · 05-08-2010, 10:55 PM

Oh Tyler. I told you so.

BigdaddyDupree · 05-09-2010, 12:54 AM

s-10 bed broke.jpg

Mustangscotty · 05-09-2010, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LXtasy

Very easy to do. Doesn't consume the power of a 9". Great for street trucks with no power to mild power levels. We have no traction devices and all and cut alot of 1.5 60ft on drag radials on them. Rear end is taking it. It has been wheel hopped big time and no damage and all.

I agree, if your making huge torque then i would go with a built 9" but an 8.8" has a better design and can take a beating, not to mention plenty of cheap parts to fix it with. Can't say I would ever install Eaton brand guts in my 8.8", seen too many failures.

Ahh, but how much more HP does a 9" use than an 8.8"? Who cares, 8.8" rears are plentiful and fairly dependable.

clubracergt1 · 05-09-2010, 08:17 AM

Man, Tyler, that sucks. Atleast noone got hurt and you kept it off the wall. Look at the bright side: You get to put a Ford rear in the truck. That should be good for a couple tenths, on its own. Everybody knows it takes Ford parts to make a GM go fast.

EDMUND FLASH · 05-09-2010, 09:07 AM

i think you made that green motor MAD''

by trying to make it drink too much ''

so ' it was telling what you could do with that''

BigdaddyDupree · 05-09-2010, 09:10 AM

eh as slow as i am i dont know how i broke it. but i do know this. once my new shocks and all come in, and the rear is done. i have a hitlist.

Illusions · 05-09-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by clubracergt1

Man, Tyler, that sucks. At least no one got hurt and you kept it off the wall. Look at the bright side: You get to put a Ford rear in the truck. That should be good for a couple tenths, on its own. Everybody knows it takes Ford parts to make a GM go fast.

***COUGH*** ***COUGH*** do I need to post video again of an all gm with the ford in the rearview mirror. I beleive the only Ford part was a taurus fan.

Scotty, The explorer rears are 31 spline and either 3.73's or 4.10's from the factory. Unlike the mustangs. new edge mustangs 8.8's have two things going against them. first 28 spline axles and 2nd the length of the smaller axles too. Axle flex is a bitch on hard launches. The explorer rears are heaver axles and for the s10 they are much shorter than the mustangs and do not have axle flex on launch. it's the best bang for the buck. 9 in rears rob a lot more power than a 8.8 do I have the numbers No, not off hand but the internet does and if I need further proof I will post. but we all have google.

8.8 swaps are very common and as you also stated, there are plenty of parts in the junk yards. Also if you find the right years you get a rear disc brake conversion free.

Tyler sorry to hear about the rear, but as I told you... it wasn't IF it would break it's WHEN it will break. If you need help with the 8.8 give a me a holler.

clubracergt1 · 05-09-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Illusions

***COUGH*** ***COUGH*** do I need to post video again of an all gm with the ford in the rearview mirror. I beleive the only Ford part was a taurus fan.

Still... It had Ford parts on it. Without getting into a "Hal Marvin, Jr" style debate with you, I would hope that the Blazer would gap my Mustang. It has a whole lot more going for it. Even when we first put it together.

Mustangscotty · 05-09-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Illusions

***COUGH*** ***COUGH*** do I need to post video again of an all gm with the ford in the rearview mirror. I beleive the only Ford part was a taurus fan.

Scotty, The explorer rears are 31 spline and either 3.73's or 4.10's from the factory. Unlike the mustangs. new edge mustangs 8.8's have two things going against them. first 28 spline axles and 2nd the length of the smaller axles too. Axle flex is a bitch on hard launches. The explorer rears are heaver axles and for the s10 they are much shorter than the mustangs and do not have axle flex on launch. it's the best bang for the buck. 9 in rears rob a lot more power than a 8.8 do I have the numbers No, not off hand but the internet does and if I need further proof I will post. but we all have google.

8.8 swaps are very common and as you also stated, there are plenty of parts in the junk yards. Also if you find the right years you get a rear disc brake conversion free.

Tyler sorry to hear about the rear, but as I told you... it wasn't IF it would break it's WHEN it will break. If you need help with the 8.8 give a me a holler.

Well said Hal, I was curious if the power loss was significant. Just picked up a 9" last night and there just happened to be an Explorer 8.8" sitting next to it with disc brakes and a locker and tall gears.

Suggestion: Use a girdle and pre-load it !

Mustangscotty · 05-10-2010, 03:47 PM

some good info for building a rear
http://forums.corral.net/forums/show....php?t=1202814

05-08-2010, 02:45 PM	#1
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	Screw a 10 bolt well i dont know who has heard and who hasnt so i figured i would fill you all in on how it went down. made a few motor passes then put the bottle in it. well picked up .7 tenths the first pass and 4 the second both with low bottle pressure. so we put a full bottle in and i shot it from home and spun. then i let out and shot it again. this time the rear end decided to leave us hanging. drivers side axle flew out and truck his the ground, and started going around in circles. well some how i didnt hit a wall and the only things hurt was the bedside and the rear end, so time to upgrade, there is a video that i hope will be up soon. thanks to all my friends for helping me get it off the track and loading it up. couldnt have done it without yall. next time lets pill it up and go a lil faster. BTW got a new best..... Thanks guys for all the help __________________ . What you wanna do?

05-08-2010, 02:48 PM	#2
05Saleen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 3,159	Sorry to hear that Tyler. I know how it feels to brake a axle. Almost took out the tree! __________________ 05 Saleen, 91 Mustang LX, 99 Lightning

05-08-2010, 03:23 PM	#4
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	yeah im ready for the video to be posted. thanks mike. a lil body work and we might can work something out. although it seemed to like a full bottle. we shall see how it does __________________ . What you wanna do?

05-08-2010, 03:30 PM	#6
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	no zacs gf has the vid and its a great video. __________________ . What you wanna do?

05-08-2010, 08:01 PM	#7
EDMUND FLASH Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EDMUND SC. down hwy, 302 outside pelion sc. Posts: 372	well i gyess i will go with the 8.8 swap'' plus i,m not going to have a bottle on mine'' __________________ ''THE EDMUND FLASH RIDES AGAIN '' 1974 GMC Truck ( BRICK IN THE WIND ) Bracket class' i,m a little guy hiding from the BIG GUNS out there'

05-08-2010, 03:22 PM	#3
Mike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 5,481	Congrats on the new best. Sorry to hear about the damage. Nice gain on the nitrous.

05-08-2010, 09:13 PM	#8
Mustangscotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 699	upgrade to a 9" __________________ Scotty 67 Mustang fastback 68 Mustang coupe 03 Cobra 13 F150 4x4 69 Harley FLH 67 Camaro

05-08-2010, 09:21 PM	#9
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	what about Hal's Explorer rear end with rear disc? is that a reasonable swap? __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

05-08-2010, 10:55 PM	#11
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	Oh Tyler. I told you so.

05-09-2010, 12:54 AM	#12
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	s-10 bed broke.jpg __________________ . What you wanna do?

05-09-2010, 08:17 AM	#14
clubracergt1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great, white North (Chicagoland) Posts: 2,483	Man, Tyler, that sucks. Atleast noone got hurt and you kept it off the wall. Look at the bright side: You get to put a Ford rear in the truck. That should be good for a couple tenths, on its own. Everybody knows it takes Ford parts to make a GM go fast. __________________ This space for rent

05-09-2010, 09:07 AM	#15
EDMUND FLASH Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EDMUND SC. down hwy, 302 outside pelion sc. Posts: 372	i think you made that green motor MAD'' by trying to make it drink too much '' so ' it was telling what you could do with that'' __________________ ''THE EDMUND FLASH RIDES AGAIN '' 1974 GMC Truck ( BRICK IN THE WIND ) Bracket class' i,m a little guy hiding from the BIG GUNS out there'

05-09-2010, 09:10 AM	#16
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	eh as slow as i am i dont know how i broke it. but i do know this. once my new shocks and all come in, and the rear is done. i have a hitlist. __________________ . What you wanna do?

05-10-2010, 03:47 PM	#20
Mustangscotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 699	some good info for building a rear http://forums.corral.net/forums/show....php?t=1202814 __________________ Scotty 67 Mustang fastback 68 Mustang coupe 03 Cobra 13 F150 4x4 69 Harley FLH 67 Camaro